Originally published by the Air University at Maxwell Air Force Base; General Momyer's personal memoirs provide a variety of unique perspectives. "What I offer in this book; as fairly and as clearly as I can; is an account of the way airpower looked to me from the perspectives I think will matter most to airmen. I don't record these views in the hope that airmen; even my friends; will approve them. In fact I hope that all of our airmen who examine them will do so critically. We mustn't rely entirely upon yesterday's ideas to fight tomorrow's wars; after all; but I hope our airmen won't pay the price in combat again for what some of us have already purchased."General William W. Momyer United States Air Force (Retired)
#401713 in Books Wiley-Blackwell 2003-06-02Ingredients: Example IngredientsOriginal language:EnglishPDF # 1 9.70 x .92 x 6.80l; 1.25 #File Name: 1405101814306 pages
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful. How Religious Sausage is MadeBy Santi TafarellaThis is one of those "breaking the spell" books on religion in which the intricate social psychology--the underbelly of new religious movements--is laid bare and demystified.The book consists of thought-provoking essays on cults by social scientists; psychologists; and historians. The editor has clearly attempted to give readers a handle; both theoretical and historical; on how new religious movements get started and thrive. Some of the essays in the book are so good that they justify; in and of themselves; the purchase of the book. Roy Wallis' essay; for example; makes some fascinating distinctions between "world denying religious movements" and "world affirming religious movements" that are extremely helpful. The sociologist Rodney Stark's essay is also excellent. It discusses how the proclamations of cults function as "compensators" for general; and unachievable longings (such as eternal life).Lastly; this book is especially useful for reflecting on how the world's major religions (Christianity and Islam etc.) likely had their beginnings. In other words; the patterns typical of new religious movements are suggestive of how the old religious movements got their start. Short of a time machine; the study of contemporary new religious movements (cults) is as close as we are likely to get to witnessing the early beginnings; and evolution; of mature religions. This book is thus an excellent introduction to the scientific study of religion generally.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. This book was a requirement for a college class I ...By MorganThis book was a requirement for a college class I was taking. If your class requires the book it is a necessary read. However; difficult to stay on task when reading.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Good condition.By CasondraBought this for a class. Good condition.
